DKNetwork Logo DKNetwork Logo
Does Mike Williams have any fantasy value after his trade to the Steelers?

Does Mike Williams have any fantasy value after his trade to the Steelers?

DraftKings Fantasy Advice NFL NFL DFS DFS Rail

Published:

By: Alex Hunter

Jets WR Mike Williams has been traded to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick. The receiver has had a quiet season in New York, with only 12 catches for 166 yards and no touchdowns in nine games, resulting in a modest 3.2 FPTS per game. That being said, Williams hasn’t really had a chance to produce, with him only seeing a target on 9% of his routes with the Jets. Williams operated as the third or fourth receiving option for most of his time in New York, but in Pittsburgh, he has a chance to be the No.2 receiver for this offense that lacks receiving threats after George Pickens. Plus, Williams will be a free agent at the end of this season, so he should be highly motivated to prove his worth with the Steelers.

Williams is only two years removed from a 63/895/4 season with the Chargers. Despite his lack of volume, he is still averaging a solid 13.8 yards per reception this season. The Steelers’ passing game has improved with Russell Wilson under center – the veteran is averaging 9.5 yards per attempt in his two starts – and if Williams finds himself with a full-time role this offense, he has a chance to become a viable fantasy asset again. If Williams is available in your fantasy league, he is a solid gamble to take and stash on your bench.

The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and experience the ultimate host for games and betting experiences!

All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
Disclaimer

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.